Active AlertsBlack Hawk

Flood Warning

Issued at Mon 4:25 AM Apr. 6
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa Cedar River at Cedar Falls affecting Black Hawk County.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where: The Cedar River at Cedar Falls, or from the West Fork Cedar River to the Cedar Falls-Waterloo city limits.
When: Until Wednesday afternoon.
Impacts: At 90.3 feet, water affects Riverside Drive south of Beech Street.
Additional Details: - At 3:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 89.7 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 90.3 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 89.0 feet.

Recommended Action

For the latest stream observations and forecasts refer to weather.gov/desmoines/water. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. River forecasts include observed precipitation plus forecast precipitation over the next 24 hours.

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